SFCV’s perceptive writers report on topics relevant to opera. Review At LA Opera Gala, James Conlon’s Farewell is a Retirement in Name Only Harlow Robinson - April 27, 2026 The outgoing music director gave a strong performance at the black-tie gala held in his honor. Review James Conlon Leads a Brilliant Falstaff at Los Angeles Opera Jim Farber - April 21, 2026 In his penultimate production as music director, Conlon directs a terrific cast with spontaneity and emotional clarity. Music News Festival Napa Valley Celebrates 20th Anniversary Season Victoria Looseleaf - April 20, 2026 Running July 4-19, the summer season features premieres by Jake Heggie and John Corigliano, plus performances by Renée Fleming and Wynton Marsalis. Artist Spotlight Craig Colclough on Operatic Comedy: “It’s Actually Mathematic” Victoria Looseleaf - April 14, 2026 The bass-baritone stars in Verdi’s Falstaff and explains what it takes and why the music is so great. Review Gerald Barry’s Salome Is a Brilliant, Riveting Fever Dream Charles Burns - March 30, 2026 The LA Phil put on the U.S. premiere of Gerald Barry’s opera as part of its Green Umbrella New Music Series. Feature Behind-the-Scenes Opera Legend Kip Cranna Collects Another Honor Lisa Hirsch - March 23, 2026 The “Obi-Wan Kenobi” of the Bay Area opera community will be feted at Opera Parallèle’s gala. Preview “Tragedy and humor, they’re pretty much the same thing”: Gerald Barry Turns Oscar Wilde's Salome Into Dark Comedy Victoria Looseleaf - March 23, 2026 The Irish composer's hour-long opera will have its U.S. premiere on March 24 with the LA Phil New Music Group, led by Thomas Adès. Review An Over-the-Top Turandot at Pacific Opera Project Jim Farber - March 17, 2026 A strong cast makes a weak production worthwhile. Review Opera Parallèle’s La Belle et la Bête Immerses You in Another Time Lisa Hirsch - March 17, 2026 In collaboration with Cal Performances, Philip Glass’s score and live singers brought Jean Cocteau’s 1946 film to life. Review Opera Star Nadine Sierra Dazzles at Stanford Live Recital, and Calls Out Timothée Chalamet Michael Zwiebach - March 16, 2026 At Bing Concert Hall, the world-class soprano delivered a memorable program of Italian and Spanish works plus six encores. Pagination « First First page ‹ Previous Previous page 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 … Next › Next page Last » Last page